Declining since 2001, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Kwaku since 1970
Babies named Kwaku per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 111 |
| 2000s | 132 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Kwaku is a distinguished Akan day name from Ghana, given to boys born on a Wednesday. It has been recorded in the United States since at least 1970, and its usage peaked in 1995. The name has been on a gradual decline in popularity since 2001, but it remains a culturally significant choice for families with Akan heritage. In 2025, it ranked 6,803, with about 1 in 142,340 newborns receiving the name. Its rarity in the U.S. adds to its distinctiveness, while its strong cultural roots provide a meaningful connection to Akan traditions.
Kwaku is an Akan day name from Ghana, given to boys born on a Wednesday. In the Akan tradition, children are named after the day of their birth, and each day has a corresponding name with spiritual significance. Kwaku is the male Wednesday name, while Akua is the female counterpart.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kwaku, Kwak
Variants: Kweku
Sibling names for Kwaku
Names that share Kwaku's style, for a brother or sister.
